高一英语《Inventors and inventions》课件1.ppt

TL: Well, let’s look in the guidebook. Oh no—it seems you’re not correct. ES: Gracious. So what on earth can it be? TL: Think again about Leonardo’s life. Can’t you guess? Look at the picture. In pairs discuss what this invention of Leonardo da Vinci was. Several alternative explanations are provided, but only one is correct. Is it: A a water lift? B: a messenger? C a water slide? D a lift / an elevator? Look at these Chinese inventions and in pairs discuss what you know about them. An abacus A printing press A water-powered clock Think about what they were used for and the date they were invented. Collect the information by doing some research. Fill in the chart and prepare to talk about one of the inventions to the class. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 1 An abacus is used to calculate mathematical problems including equations. It is more efficient than using the brain alone. It was never used in the West, but it is closest in function to a modern personal calculator. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 2 The printing press was used to print messages from the Emperor to the people. It helped the efficiency of government. Gutenburg (1398-1468) began to print books on his press about 1450 AD in Germany. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 3 A water-powered clock was used to measure the position and movement of the stars in the sky. It dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. The West did not even discover the sun was the centre of the universe until Copernicus in the fifteenth century AD. * Listening on page 62 Read these questions before listening and discuss them in pairs. 1. What functions are already included on a mobile phone? 2. Which ones do you find useful? 3. What else do you expect a mobile phone to do for you? □ a mobile that “thinks” □ a mobile that spends your money □ a mobile that can teach you English □ a mobile